Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - Geomechanics and Geochemistry, Onsite

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We're seeking a year around motivated graduate student to join our multidisciplinary research team at Sandia National Laboratories. You will support critical-mineral recovery and geologic hydrogen projects through literature review, laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and technical communication..

On any given day, you may be called on to do:

• Search, review, and summarize scientific literature
• Design, set up, and perform laboratory experiments after appropriate training
• Analyze and interpret experimental data
• Discuss findings with the project team and contribute to technical decision-making
• Draft and revise reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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Qualifications We Require:

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Enrolled in a master's or PhD program in chemical engineering, geology, geochemistry, or a related geoscience field
• Hands-on experience in an analytical laboratory
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, security, and quality standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week onsite at Sandia
• Proven ability to plan and execute technical tasks independently
• Experience designing and conducting laboratory experiments
• Background in analytical-chemistry method development and optimization
• Proficiency with analytical instruments such as XRD, SEM, XRF, and optical microscopy
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
• Track record of presenting research at national or international conferences

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Geomechanics Department addresses cross-cutting issues in the geosciences and geoengineering related to rock mass characterization, rock mass mechanics, development of numerical codes and numerical simulations, validation of material models and design procedures, and rock mass site monitoring. Supported by combinations of laboratory work and in situ observations, the Geomechanics Department emphasizes: characterization of natural fracture systems; identification and modeling of rock deformation and failure processes;

laboratory determinations of thermomechanical and transport properties of competent rock and natural fractures, including studies of coupled effects; extrapolation of laboratory measurements to field conditions; in situ stress measurements and evaluation of in situ boundary conditions; and laboratory and bench-scale validation studies.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and…